Consequentialism Scale Test

Understand how you weigh moral rules against outcomes in ethical dilemmas in about 2 minutes. Ten items separate rule rejection from happiness maximization for clear, nuanced insights.

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October 2, 2025

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17/25

Deontological Beliefs (DB)

Measures how strongly a person prioritizes moral rules and duties when judging actions, independent of outcomes.

Low

Moderate

High

5 – 12: Low | 13 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 17 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency to consider moral rules while not treating them as absolute in every situation.

example score

15/25

Utilitarian Beliefs (UB)

This scale measures how strongly someone prioritizes outcomes and the greater good when judging what is morally right.

Rule-focused

Balanced

Utility-focused

5 – 11: Rule-focused | 12 – 18: Balanced | 19 – 25: Utility-focused

A score of 15 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting a moderate tendency to weigh overall consequences and collective benefit without relying on utility as the sole moral guide.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Ethics and philosophy students

41%OF USERS

They take it to see whether their moral reasoning leans more toward strict principles or outcome-based thinking.

Researchers and survey designers

34%OF USERS

They use it to measure deontological and utilitarian tendencies separately in studies about judgment and decision-making.

Debaters and civic advocates

25%OF USERS

They take it to understand how they justify tough choices when discussing policy, justice, and real-world tradeoffs.

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Deontological Beliefs (DB)

Average

15.2

Normal range

11.5 — 18.9

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Utilitarian Beliefs (UB)

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12.7

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10 — 15.5

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures two separate moral orientations: rejection of rigid moral rules and endorsement of maximizing overall well-being. Scores are reported for each dimension rather than as a single combined result.

How should items be answered?

Rate each statement based on the degree of agreement or disagreement, using the response options provided. Respond according to typical judgments, not exceptional cases.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 10 items.

Is there a right or wrong pattern of responses?

No; the items assess preferences and priorities in moral reasoning. Consistent responding is more important than any specific position.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate stronger endorsement of the dimension measured by that section, while lower scores indicate weaker endorsement. Interpretation is descriptive and should be considered alongside context and other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Consequentialism Scale Test

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This measure is designed to assess individual differences in moral orientation when evaluating ethical dilemmas. The Consequentialism Scale provides a brief self-report profile of endorsement of outcome-focused versus rule-based moral considerations (Greene).

The instrument includes 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Respondents rate their agreement with statements reflecting utilitarian commitments (e.g., maximizing overall welfare) and deontological commitments (e.g., adherence to moral rules), which are scored as separable dimensions rather than a single continuum.

In research and applied settings, the Consequentialism Scale may be used to characterize moral judgment tendencies and to support discussion of how individuals weigh principles against consequences. Interpretation should be contextualized within the assessment purpose and not treated as a standalone indicator of clinical functioning.

Author: Joshua D. Greene

Literature: Greene, J. D., Sommerville, R. B., Nystrom, L. E., Darley, J. M., & Cohen, J. D. An fMRI investigation of emotional engagement in moral judgment. Science. 2001.; Robinson, J. S. Development and validation of a scale to measure deontological and utilitarian beliefs. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Toronto. 2012.

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